Lynn Chen didn’t seek out writing and directing her first feature, “I Will Make You Mine,” so much as she inherited it.
Two years ago, the actor had been hiking with friend Dave Boyle, who had directed Chen in the first two movies of the indie Surrogate Valentine series, “Surrogate Valentine” (2011) and “Daylight Savings” (2012). A third had yet to materialize — which Chen remembers probing him about. Turns out, Boyle did not intend to make one. “And when he said that, my heart broke, not only because I wanted a job,” she says, “but also because I felt bad for these characters who I wanted to see live on, and I didn’t feel like they’d had their story told.”
For two decades, Chen, a Taiwanese American actor, has carved out a career in film and TV, earning an Asian Excellence Award for Outstanding Newcomer for her starring turn...
Two years ago, the actor had been hiking with friend Dave Boyle, who had directed Chen in the first two movies of the indie Surrogate Valentine series, “Surrogate Valentine” (2011) and “Daylight Savings” (2012). A third had yet to materialize — which Chen remembers probing him about. Turns out, Boyle did not intend to make one. “And when he said that, my heart broke, not only because I wanted a job,” she says, “but also because I felt bad for these characters who I wanted to see live on, and I didn’t feel like they’d had their story told.”
For two decades, Chen, a Taiwanese American actor, has carved out a career in film and TV, earning an Asian Excellence Award for Outstanding Newcomer for her starring turn...
- 6/10/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Lynn Chen’s “I Will Make You Mine” proves yet again that black-and-white films are often anything but. Overseeing a debut that’s nuanced and gently wry (and shot to sumptuous effect), she brings fine shading to the story of three very different women and the thwarted musician who still exerts some gravitational pull in their lives, and vice versa.
While “I Will Make You Mine” stands firmly on its own, it concludes a very indie trilogy that began with “Surrogate Valentine” (2011) followed by “Daylight Savings” (2012). The earlier features were directed and co-written by Dave Boyle, starred Goh Nakamura (also a co-writer) as a version of himself and premiered at South by Southwest. Chen appeared in both as Rachel, Goh’s friend, never quite girlfriend. In “Daylight Savings,” Ayako Fujitani arrived as girlfriend Erika, and musician Yea-Ming Chen appeared as a version of herself. The three actresses take control of “I Will Make You Mine.
While “I Will Make You Mine” stands firmly on its own, it concludes a very indie trilogy that began with “Surrogate Valentine” (2011) followed by “Daylight Savings” (2012). The earlier features were directed and co-written by Dave Boyle, starred Goh Nakamura (also a co-writer) as a version of himself and premiered at South by Southwest. Chen appeared in both as Rachel, Goh’s friend, never quite girlfriend. In “Daylight Savings,” Ayako Fujitani arrived as girlfriend Erika, and musician Yea-Ming Chen appeared as a version of herself. The three actresses take control of “I Will Make You Mine.
- 6/2/2020
- by Lisa Kennedy
- Variety Film + TV
Here's your daily dose of an Indie film in progress -- at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: is this a movie you'd want to see? Tell us in the comments. Superpowerless Tweetable Logline: A coming-of-middle-age-story: a superhero loses his powers and must adjust to a new life. Elevator Pitch: "Superpowerless" is a coming-of-middle-age story about a superhero who loses his powers after turning 40 and who must adjust to a new life. Why should teenagers have all the angst? Production Team: Duane Anderson, Director/Writer/Producer/Editor Dave Boyle, Editor Yukie Hashimoto, Producer Alun Lee, Producer Bill Otto, Cinematographer Dominic Mah, Screenwriter About the Film: The genesis of this film began when actor Josiah Polhemus and I met in the first grade. As kids we would make super-8 movies when ever we had free time. Years later we reconnected...
- 3/4/2015
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
Two new clips have come our way in promotion of the sexy new psychopathic horror comedy flick Breathless, and we have them both on tap for you to dig on. Get those eyes focused, and start clicking away!
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon; Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer; Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up,...
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon; Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer; Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up,...
- 7/30/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Anchor Bay Films will release Breathless on August 14th and we have been provided with an exclusive clip from the movie. Breathless is directed by Jesse Baget and stars Gina Gershon, Val Kilmer, Kelli Giddish, and Ray Liotta.
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever) criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up, she enlists the help of her old friend,...
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever) criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up, she enlists the help of her old friend,...
- 7/26/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Time to add a bit of estrogen-driven mayhem to your afternoon, as we've sunk our claws into the official red band trailer for the gory new horror comedy Breathless, starring the forever hot Gina Gershon! Dig it!
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up,...
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up,...
- 7/18/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It was just a few days ago that we told you about the gory new horror comedy Breathless, starring the forever hot Gina Gershon, and now we've landed you cats the trailer. Don't ever say we don't work fast for you! Dig it!
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry.
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry.
- 6/27/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Something about Gina Gershon being evil and getting soaked in blood just gets us giddy. That's exactly what we're gonna get when Anchor Bay unleashes the horror comedy Breathless this August! Dig it!
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up, she enlists the help of her old friend,...
From the Press Release
In Texas the most deadly weapon is an unappreciated woman. On August 14th, 2012, Anchor Bay Films presents the gory, cunning comedy/thriller that will leave a welcomed bad taste in your mouth with Breathless. This Texas Gothic tale from director Jesse Baget (Wrestlemaniac, the upcoming Cellmates) and Academy Award® winning executive producer Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) comes to Blu-ray™/DVD Combo for an Srp of $29.99 and DVD for an Srp of $26.98.
Lorna (Gina Gershon, Showgirls, P.S. I Love You) is a strong-willed Texas woman who’s had enough of her untrustworthy husband, Dale’s (Val Kilmer, Top Gun, Batman Forever), criminal acts and lack of husbandry. Fed up, she enlists the help of her old friend,...
- 6/22/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I had missed Surrogate Valentine at SXSW 2011. However, I learn that Daylight Savings is a continuation of the story of Goh Nakamura (playing himself), an Asian American San Francisco indie musician whose life may or may not mirror his passion. Nakamura has contributed music to a few Hollywood films including the song Daylight Savings, as the film blurs a line between performance and reality.
For those not familiar with his work, the film does not require you to be. Shot digitally in crisp black and white by Bill Otto, we meet Nakamura in a club, performing for his girlfriend Rachel in Los Angeles and spending the week with her. He returns to San Francisco and continues to maintain this relationship until she calls it quits over Skype.
Seeking to mend his broken heart and escape from the work he’s been getting (his music is used in advertisements for both...
For those not familiar with his work, the film does not require you to be. Shot digitally in crisp black and white by Bill Otto, we meet Nakamura in a club, performing for his girlfriend Rachel in Los Angeles and spending the week with her. He returns to San Francisco and continues to maintain this relationship until she calls it quits over Skype.
Seeking to mend his broken heart and escape from the work he’s been getting (his music is used in advertisements for both...
- 3/19/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
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